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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-10-15

General John G. Black, prominen.
tly mentioned for second place Oh
the Democratic National ticket Of
1888, is the descendant of Pennsyl.
vania ancestry in the direct line, in
the seventh generation. His father,
the Rev. John Black, ID. D., was
distinguished Presbyterian divine,
born in Westmoreland county, in
1904, and his mother, Josephene l..
CnlbertsoU, ofFranklin county. They
removed to Mississippi, soon after
their marriage, in 1884, where the
son was born, January q, 1889.
The father dying in 1S47, the moth.
or, with her four children, returned
North and settled at Danyille, Hin.
DIS, where she remarked. After re.
ceiying a preparatory education,
John G. Black entered Wabash Col
lege, i'll 1868, where he was pursuing
his studies at the outbreak of the
war. He closed his books, enlisted
as private in the 18th Indiana regi
ment, and was mustered into service
the 10th of April, 1861. He was APP
pointed sergeantmajor of his regi
ment, and served with it through
the three months campaign in West
Virginia, under General Kelly, and
with General Patterson in the Shen
andoah Valley. At the expiration
of his enlistment, he returned home
and was mustered out, August 4th.
He re-entered the service, August
Is: 1861, as major of the 37th Hin
OILS, and went to the front in Septem'
Der. He now served four years, see.
ing great variety oflservice in the
field. He was three times promoted
for distinguished gallantfy-Iieuten'
ant colonel, June 0, 1862; colonel,
February l, 1868, and brevet briga
dier-general, United States VoIun-
teers, March 10, 1865. lie took part
in some of the severest battles in the
South, including Pea Ridge, the
siege of Yicksbnrg, was 10 the Red
river campaign, and at the siege and
capture of Mobile. He isalmost dis
abled by wounds, and receives the
largest pension on the rolls. Gener.
al Black resigned August 10, 1865,
four months after the close OF the
war, and returned home. He now
read law; was admitted to the bar,
and soon obtained a large and lucra.
tive practice. He rapidly grew in
public estimation. He was three
times nominated for Congress 10 a
strong opposition district, receiving
a very fattering vote; declined the
Democratic nomination for governor;
and refused the use of his name as
candidate for Vice President, in the
Democratic convention of 1884. Two
days after President CIeveland's in
auguration, General Black was tend
cred the appointment of Commission
er Of Pensions, which lie accepted
and Immediately entered upon the
discharge Of his duties. His admin
istration of this great trust has been
marked by signal ability. and great
Justice, and the veterans have come
to regard him as their friend. Per-
sonally, General Black is one Of the
kindest and most genial of men, but
infexible in the discharge OF pnbl'c
duty.
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PoWDERLY'SS SOUND ADVICE.

Master Workman Powderly, mis-
speech at the opening of the knights
of Labor Convention in Minneapolis,
said some admirable things in crisp
and striking manner. His defence
of bis position on immigration can
not be assailed. Live. energetic,
honest men, who come to rs from
abroad to lend a helping hand in the
Development of the country, while
advancing their individual fortunes,
are an acquisition; but those who
come under contract to GUST the la,
borer already here are not wanted ;
neither are they that have outstay-
ed their welcome in their own homes,
and come to poison the political at!
mosphere Of America with their pes
tiferous doctrines. There is stillroom
in this country for foreigners who
sincerely appreciate our laws and in
situations, but not for those who
wish to live upon the wages OF other
people by making them dissatisfied
with their surroundings.
Mr.. Powderly does not recede an
inch from the position already as
snmed by him OH the temperance
question as itrelates to workingmen.
He says sit is better to educate our
children to be temperate than to be
drunkards." Intemperance is a much
more serious evil to the workingman
than to the wealthy. The latter, if
they surrender themselves to the
temptations of strong drink, have
means to support their families, and
can always secure some one to take
care Of themselves and their money;
but drunkenness to workingman
means not only his own degradation,
but the neglect of his family aud the
wreck of his home. Looking at
the matter from more solid point
Of view, the ambition of every sensi-
bic workingman is not only tomake
a living, but to put by something for
a rainy day, and to amass wealth, if
possible. Drunken men seldom
grow rich. The chances are as ten
millions to one against such result
of their labors. Their earnings go
to swell the receipts of the grog
shops, and not to build homes for
those who are dependent ON them.
Mr.. Powderly says: 'sI'll trust the
fate of this nation to sober men and
women. I'll never take back one
word of what / have said on the
temperance question, so help me
God !" '- -'.- /
The Master Workman pleads again
with his fellow, knights to educate
themselves and their children. He
couldgiye no better advice. Thorough
enlightenment, like sanitation in cpl
denies, or vaccination in smallpox,
would probably remove vast ma
jority of the ills to which the work
man is subject. He must see and
understand his own necessities be-
fore he can explain them to others.
Bombarding a legislature with petit
tions to pass this or that law. with
out a knowledge of its effects, is
cropping blindly. Men not only de-
ceive themselves in this way, but
they miSlead others with good inten-
tons, and induce them to do that at
which their hearts and judgments
revolt. Education would place the
working man on the same plane as
the millionaire, as far as political
rights are concerned. The latter has
more money, but the former has
more votes, and if he knows what
he wants, and is true to himself and
his fellow workingmen, he can al
ways get it. i073 Ee2t n 4
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baltimore AND HARRISBURG r. r.

Change OF schedule June 18th, 1887.
Trains from Pittsbufg. New York, Philadel-
timore. at . IS q m, and M, Through cars.
iof Hanover and Gettysburg and points on
Hanover junction road, Frederick Division
burg and harrisburg road.
-, Trains Tor Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburg,
Philadelphia, New York, and points on ali
2 m, connecting at Hanover for points on
frederick Division Penn. X r. and branch Of
Nortnern Central X Il, and at Emory Grove
for points on w. .RR
Trains on c. ". K. X. connect at Carlisle
Win the gettysburg and Harrisburg r. r.
Passengers to and from Washington win
II. d. SCOTT, Agent. JOSEPH LETB. Agent
Getfysburg. Pa. Hanover. Pa.
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English SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard, Soft, or Calloused Jumps and
Blemishes from horses, Blood Spawn,
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, STILES, Sprains,
Sore and Swollen Throat, Coughs, etc,
Save $50 by use of one bottle, Warrant.
ed. Sold BY E. G. Williams & Bro, RsiJ
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ITCH, NANCE and SCRATCHES of
every kind on human or animals cured
III 80 minutes by WooBord's Sanitary
Lotion. This never fails. Sold by E. 9.
Williams q Bro.
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Railroads.
CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILROAD.

On and after Sunday, June 18TH 1887, trains
viii run as follows STANDARD Time.)
-... EASTWARD.
Fast Mail leaves Martinsburg at Z Is m
Bedington 10, Falling Waters AZ. williams
port station 90, Hagerstown 20, Chambers
burg l5 Carlisle 10 25, arrive at Harrisg IL no.
Phila. 8 10 pm.
Mail Express Train leaves Martinsburg at
SPIN. Bedington $50, Falling Waters 1887, Will
Transport station 40, Haserstown ~, Cham
bersburg ID, Carlisle 30 arrive at Harrisburg
at Is, 4aM
WESTWARD.
N. o. Express leaves Harrisburg at IS a.
m, Carlisle 50, Chambersburg SO, arrives at
Hagerstown at 7 40, Williamsport Station s.
81, Falling Waters So, Bedington 906, Mar
tinsburg 8 %.
Mail leaves Harrisburg at As M, Carlisle
49, Chambersburg so, arrive at Hagerstown
ut 10 40, Williamsport Station IL on, Falling Wa
tiers ii IL, Bedington II %, MartinsbIrg IL 80.
Fast Line leaves Harrisburg at 345, Car
Isle So. Cham bersburg so, Hagerstown 8 As,
Willamsport Station 02, Failing Waters 49,
Bedington 20. arrives at Martinsburg735 pm.
w. A. GARD, Agt. J. f. BOYD, Supt
H RIDDLE General paasenper Act
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LADIES Mus1rN UxDERwrAn.


we handle only goods from reputable manu-
lecturers who make quality and Workmanship
the first considerations
Ladies' Muslin Corset Covers, finished seams,
buttons and button-holes, high neck 12hc low
Ladies Cambria Corset Covers, two clusters of
three tucks each down the front neck trimmed
with lace. Only PC. each.
ladies' Fine Cambria Corset Covers, shaped
neck, trimmed with Hamburg. Only zoe
each. WV
Ladies' Fine Cambria Pompsdour. neck Corset
lovers. trimmed with Hamburg inserting and
Ladies Fine Muslin Chemise, yoke of four
clusters of three tucks each. Only 25c each
Ladies' Fine Muslin Corded band Chemist
good value, only 81 &c. each.
Ladies Fine Muslin Chernise three excellent
styles; square neck with yoke of Hamburg in
sertons and tucks: excellent quality of corded
All sizes IN each style. Only Soc each.
ladies' Fine Muslin Square-neck Chemise,
yoke Of fine all-over embroidery. Only Use
each. ''
Ladies' Fine Muslin Drawers, cluster of four
tucks on bottom. Only 2oc. per pair.
Lanes Fine Muslin Drawers, tucked cam.
Dric rufhe with tucks above. Only 37Kc. per
pair.
Ladies' Fine Muslin Drawers in six excellent
styles, extra values. Only soc. per pair
Ladies' Fine Muslin Night Gowns three splen.
did styles. Only SOC. each.
Ladies' Fine Muslin Mother Hubbard Night
Gowns. yoke Of six clusters of fine tucks neck
he. Only 75c. each.
Ladies Fine Muslin Mother Hubbard Night
Gowns, yoke Of embroidery neck and sleeves
trimmed with Hamburg edging. Only 81 each
Second floor; take elevatorj
III WOODWARD & LOTHROp.
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WANTED-ROOMS.

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The bill TO relieve dependent pension claim
agents and make them Independent, otherwise
known as the Dependent Pension bill, should be
vetoed The proposition to pension every man
who was In the army or navy three months,
whether he ever saw a battlefield or not, bounty
jumper included, is not In response TO popular
demand, and does not please even the ex-soldier
element OF course our dependent claim agents
must be supported. AS wards OF tho nation, Ike
the Indians, they have probably claim upon the
pubic purse But it would be cheaper both in
their case and In that OF the Indians to convey to
them directly independent fortunes, rather than
TO attempt TO relieve them indirectly by apprO-
priating indefinite but immense sums, ostensibly
for the benefit Of those who went so far as TO en-
ltsr, and at least thought about fighting, In the
late war. The veto OF this bill would raise a
moro important issue than Arthurs veto OF the
river and harbor bill. The abuse OF pouring money
out Of the treasury for improving the navigation
Of bayous and trout brooks has q natural limit,
which may be reached at any time. The multi
plication OF pension bills, however, has no certain
end but Is liable to continue forever: for after the
death OF every veteran who took part in the war
OF 1917, the Seminole and Black Hawk wars, the
war with Mexico, the war of secession, the Ban
mock campaign, the pursuit OF the Cheyennes and
the capture Of Geronimo, there Is nothing 10 pre-
vent q vote seeking Congress from penSoning the
descendants Of these soldiers even unto the third
and fourth generation. A halt and turning
must come somewhere, and it Is IS well, perhaps,
that Mr.. Cleveland should be the President to
choose the time. The common sense OF the country
long ago revolted against the continuance OF the
practice OF pensioning anybody and everybody
who Is able to command a vote. II the President
plants himself firmly In the middle Of the way and
forbads Congress TO carry such legislation further,
be Will have the thanks OF the majority OF the
thoughtful citizens OF the republic.
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KIN To PrRrrcrnox

N.
fof the past Six years we have been recon.
men0ing 70 your favorable notice the celebrated
CT la Persephone Paris-Inade French
COrsets, IN fuu range OF styles, shapes and col
or, MADE from tine coutl sxteen and satin We
selected this line with thorough knowledge Of
the merits and dement's Of all the cerxets on
TINS market az being the one, in our mind that
would best meet the requirements and taste of
our customers. That the selection was good
one Is snbstantiated in the fact that its sale has
Deen phenrmenal, That customers having
once tried them are satisfied with no other
mat their popularity is yet on the increase.
IN order 10 be perfect fitting and give entire
Satisfaction corset should
volved. T
Second.Yield readily to every respiration and
movement Of the wearer
Imr1-Be equally comfortable to the
Wearef In any position she may assume
E0ufth1Be support to the chest and back
fhtn-Be elastic and durable, in order to
adapt itself to the form of the wearer
Sixth-Be OF different lengths to each waist
SIZE, IN order to fit equally well the short, me-
uum ana long waistad the thin and stout
win tneSe primary considerations in view we
selected the II. c." Corsets: had them made to
our special order, embracing the various points
spoken OF. With confidence we recommend
these c0rsets to our customers, satisfied that .
thai Will convince them that for tit, comfort
gracefuiness and durability they have no supe-
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FOR RENT-HOUSES.

IrOR RENT-Two VERY NICE COTTAGE Dwell
l. Ings, all modern copveuiences and improved 4 Is
ard $50 per month: 62S and $50 10th st n. e In
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IrOR RENT-No IOWA CIRCLE Is ROOMS
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Il Brick House. all modern improvements; recently
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dist b. X. WARNER & CO.. e16 st NV.
<oR RENT-A DESIRABLE NEW STORE ROOM
able IONS p SHOENaEER
ill-Jt 800 st NV
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NorEs Ar RANDOM.

The manager Of Boys and Chidren's Depart
ment drew attention this morning to several Lines
Of Chldren's Suits that marked sellAt &C. 81
| and 81 80 The lots were almost unbroken-in other
words the sizes complete The patterns are neat
the styles correct, yet they have not sold In
moment we located the troubles they were . title too
light in weight for winter but they are Just the
proper heft for this between-seasons wear When we
discover q mistake at once proceed to apply the
remedy. We have now punched them all at s5 a Suit
sAKs AND COMPANY.
One thought beeets another Chldren's Suits remind
that the only house that ever made success
Of selling Shirt Waists in this section Of the country.
Why: Nothing easier of explanation. Because we
keep such variety of kinds and styles that the most
hypercrtcal can be suited from stock and we buy
them in such enormous quantities that we obtain them
at slight advance on the cost Of production and
thereby enabled to sell them about as low az the
ordinary retailer can buy them q. first cost Those who
have tried 1t viii tell You 30. Prices 21c. to sL7O
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Spring being the season Of sunshine and showers
you'll want an Umbrella OF course You will We are
selling the best quality Of "Gloria~ Umbrella at Al 60
Not only the best we have. mark you, but the best
that's made The "pins and needless men say eloriar
Cloth il made Of silk and wool Don't blame them for
thatts the besfinormation they have the subject
The finest Gloria" Cloth hasn't particle of silk in it
1t is composed of wool and mohair Wool is-wel it's
WOOL and mohair is the fleece of the Angora goat Will
wear all the better for not having silk in it. Compare
their prices and ours. sAKs AND COMPANY.
Silk Umbrellas plain handles size &C. $50.
silk Umbrellas plain handles, size %. 81 so.
SILK Umbrellas silver handles, size 90, $685.
SILK Umbrellas silver handles, size %, S2.65
The finest qualities Of Lyons Silk Umbrellas that were
splendid values at sS. now Sc.
Lyons Silk that were sc, now $3.50.
And 20 on. But figures MAKE dry reading: we
imagine they bore you; but IL you want IN Umbrella
see ours before buying one
sAKs AND COMPANY.
Talking Of Umbrellas reminds us of Hats We have
this morning commenced Mid Winter Clearance Sale
OF line Derby Hats Of the latest and most approved
Shapes We've been selling these at 81. SO, SO and
S3oO. We want to see how many can dispose of In
seven days At Sl95 each Take choice Of the lot
ut that price We can't prevent dealers from getting
hold Of great many Of these unheardof bargains as
the goods we advertise for sale. but most posi-
lively decline selling to dealer an entire line of any
thing We advertise. We intend such goods for con-
suer but during the past week dealers have resorted
to the expeient of sending their employees to buy the
bargains we've been advertising. OF course we can't
prevent it.
sAKs AND COMPANY
MEMS AND BOYS OUTFITTERs,
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Advertisers

viii their purpose best and at the time
greatly accommodate The STAR, If they will send in
before noon tomorrow their announcements for the
extra large edition Of saturdays paper. the forms Of
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other five days of the week
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WOODWARD 4 I,oTHRop


~ NOTWITHSTANDING IL HE FACT
that the demand hiss been very large and an inn
mense quantity of garments disposed Of we are
still marking down prices on our Wraps, New
markets ma and Jackets, with view Of closing ont
the stock entirely prior to removal March 1st
The 30 Table has been stocked and restocked.
additlons daily The Seal Plush Visite stock is
very perceptibly diminished MANY OF the Fall
Wraps which were reduced are turning out to
be OF the same shapes those coming in for
spring wear nevertheless we will not mark
them up again. Your opportunity is now.
WOODWARD 4 TnTIIPNp
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SAKS AND COMPANY.
MEMS AND BOYS oUTFIrTERs,
300 TO 3Os SEVENTH STREET. III
Az HoSEsrr Or PuRposE

An HONESTY Or PuRposE
IS BACK OF ALL OUR ANNOUNCEMENTS AND
GOODS WILL ALWAYS BE FOUND JUST AS DE-
scRIBED. AND WE GUARANTEE AT LOWEST
PRICES. NO ADJEcTIvEs NEEDED TO QUALIFY
THE cHEAPNEss OF OUR GOODS NEWSPAPER
ADVERTISEMENTS ALL HAVE A PECULIAR
sAMENEss. THE DIFFERENCE Is TO BE
LEARNED By AN ExAMINAr1oN OF THE GOODS.
THIS Is THE TIME OF YEAR WHEN SPRING
oyERcoATs ARE IN DEMAND. THEY CAN BE
FOUND UPON OUR COUNTERS IN ALL THE DE.
sIRABLE SHADES AND QUALITIES AND IN
PRICES FROM 81 TO sa5. NO GARMENT LOOKS
MORE ELEGANT IN aENrLEMAN,s DRESS
THAN wELLF1rTINa SPRING ovERcoAT.
THE LAST DAYS OF OUR CLOSING SALE OF
MEMS AND BOYS SUITS ARE APPROACHING,
AND EVERY GENTLEMAN. YOUTH OR BOY, WHO
DESIRES BECOMING AND FASHIONABLE
CLOTHING AT AN EXCEPTIONALLY Low PRICE
SHOULD HASTEN TO GRASP THE OPPORTUNITY
ERE IT FLIES TO SAVE MANY DOLLARS IN
THEIR OUTLAY.
THE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING CO.,
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